S05 - 575-21-700 Tech Questions responses updated - GJ CO - 8-28-25.docx

TECHNICAL QUESTIONS AND

It is not clear if the cable locations are to be reused or are they to be new pathways in walls?

Contractor to include in their bid price the cost of 3% of additional data port rough-ins for existing conditions where either the device is determined to not have an existing conduit pathway, or the existing conduit pathway does not accommodate new cabling.

Because of Design Alert 16 cable quantities at most locations are reduced. A ¾" rough-in which is what most existing rough-ins will be can support up to 3 cables and most devices have 2. There should not be any new rough-ins, so there is nothing to quantify. Comment by Moffett, Michael T.: So the expectation is clear, I recommend we state offerors are to include in their bid price the cost of additional pathways. Otherwise it is quite likely we will see mod request to add new pathways when they should have been included in the initial bid price.

I would have expected the AE firm to have estimated the total number of potential new pathways based on the current capacity of the existing pathways and anticipated need for more capacity for larger CAT 6 cable. This is what we paid the AE for.

A ½" conduit can support 2 cables and would be the worst case conduit size. A new rough-in would only be needed if something unforseen came up, or the contractor wanted to provide as part of their means and methods. There is not anything for SES to quantify.)

Per Drawing TN000 – Phasing General Notes E. Existing cable removal: after new cabling has been installed and activated, remove existing backbone cabling and existing area outlet cabling from telecommunications rooms being abandoned. Remove unused cabling in previously abandoned telecommunications rooms.

Devices for the system in question are indicated on the Telecom TN400 series sheets . The specifics for each system are identified within the specifications. Comment by Moffett, Michael T.: I recommend we specifically state which drawings. All to often I have seen a response this and it turns out we never verified which plans and in the end the info wasn’t there. Furthermore, the more specific we are in our answers, the less ambiguity we will have if a dispute arises

Also, any information contractor’s need from the so-called spec book needs to be in the drawings or the specifications. The spec book is for informatioon only and not binding. The spec book is for our internal use, not the contractors. We paid the AE to provide complete specs and drawings. Comment by Moffett, Michael T.: Just as the drawings, I highly recommend specifically where in the specs this is located.

The BOD report should not have been included in the solicitation. That is a document for us, not the contractors. All pertinent info contractors need should be in the specs and drawings.

It should be removed from the attachment list.

I don’t understand why there is a separate spec attachment for project management. Why isn’t included in attachment 13?

Why is the construction schedule included in the attachments? After reading the narrative is clear this was for internal purposes. We should not be dictating the contractor’s schedule other than giving them the total number of days after NTP.

The so-called spec book and schedule needs to be labeled and called out as “For Information Only” and inform the offerors the schedule and spec book is not binding and the drawings and specifications control. Comment by John Sanborn: A/E did not intend these additionla documents be sent for solicitation and they were not provided with the 100%. These are being removed via Ammnedment.

Design Team requires more clarity regarding information being requested if beyond what is shown within the drawings and specifications.

System shall meet specifications identified in spec Section 28 16 00 –Part 2 – Sections 2.1 to 2.12 for system requirements. Comment by Moffett, Michael T.: Same recommendation as before.

Devices for the system in question are indicated on the Telecom plans. The specifics for each system are identified within the specifications..

Design Team requires more clarity regarding information being requested if beyond what is shown within the drawings and specification.

System shall meet specifications identified in spec Section 28 23 00 –Part 2 – Sections 2.1 to 2.11 for system requirements

Devices for the system in question are indicated on the Telecom plans. The specifics for each system are identified within the specifications. Comment by Moffett, Michael T.: Same recommendation as before.

Video cameras are a combination of systems throughout the property. No maintenance.

Devices for the system in question are indicated on the Electrical plans. The specifics for each system are identified within the specifications.

Comment by Moffett, Michael T.: See previous comments about the lack of specifics in our answers.

Div 32 specs included in amendment

Civil scope ends 5' outside of each building.

Each building has a concrete foundation wall that will require core drilling. Mechanical/Electrical/and Telecom specs provide clarity on steel sleeves where passing through a foundation or existing CMU/masonry wall.

Utilities have been located based on new civil surveys and existing drawings.

We do anticipate that the construction teams have their own Utility Locator on their team to assist with locates. Small field adjustments will be required along the route to account for existing conditions. Areas of dense utilities have by hydro-excavated on other EHRMs Contractor should include a small contingency in their excavation fees to cover unknowns that could not be determined during the design phase. GPRS of the entire alignment would have been impractical.

Calibre/JTB: Specs 03 30 53 will be provided via amendment Comment by Moffett, Michael T.: Are they included in the solicitation? If not, it doesn’t matter if they were already provided to the VA. VA needs to determine if we actually have them and if so, then the answer should be the specs will be provided via amendment #?????. If the VA determines we do not have the, then the AE needs to provide them, again if necessary.

Per Drawing TN000 – Phasing General Notes E. Existing cable removal: after new cabling has been installed and activated, remove existing backbone cabling and existing area outlet cabling from telecommunications rooms being abandoned. Remove unused cabling in previously abandoned telecommunications rooms.

Existing unused cabling is to be removed and included in the bid price.

As shown on the drawings, Building 1 will have 2 central UPS’s, so the racks in Building 1 will not contain rack mounted UPS’s.

As shown on the drawings, The racks in all the other buildings will have rack mounted UPS’s. Comment by Moffett, Michael T.: Why isn’t this shown on the plans? Comment by John Sanborn: This is shown on the drawings, additional clarification added to the response.

VA – please label any Geotech reports provided as FIO

See SPEC 01 35 26 1.12.

Plan notes 7,8 & 9 refers to work that needs to be completed to ensure all walls extend to the deck above with gypsum board on both sides to create a contained TR room. The existing walls may or may not already extend to the deck above. During our site investigation, we checked each condition to see if those walls need studs, gypsum board or some combination. The keynotes 7,8 & 9 tell which combination is needed for each wall. We added the note "contractors to verify before bidding" as a way for the contractor to verify mechanical ducts, conduit lines and other such infrastructure that may impede extending the walls to deck. . Comment by Moffett, Michael T.: This type of response is not acceptable in my opinion. We paid for a complete design. Putting this on the contractor because the AE apparently chose to not do a complete design is not what we paid for. On top of that, to state they are to verify before bidding is ridiculous. What does wors case scope even mean? How can a contractor reasonably estimate that? All the AE is going is setting us up for a problem during construction. I have seen this way too often and it is always a problem.

A109 - Note #11 - What type of flooring is to be removed?

The two existing flooring types are carpet and hard surface flooring assumed to be LVT.

A109 - Note #12 - please provide a detail of the decorative glass panels to be salvaged and replaced.

The “existing” decorative panels are held up using “existing” metal wall standoffs.

The standoffs are standard fasteners for mounting panels to a wall.

The drawings provide size, location and quantity details. , but we will provide a basic detail for mounting these. The contractor, when sourcing the additional wall standoffs, should attempt to match the “existing” wall standoff as best as they can. Our note "Contractors should verify before bidding" will be revised to "New wall standoffs should match existing wall standoffs". See attached wall stand-off/attachment detail.

. Comment by Moffett, Michael T.: If it should be easy to field verify during the pre-bid meeting then it should have been very easy to call it out in the plans or specs. The pre-bid meeting is not the place to learn this info. It needs to be made available to everyone, not just those in attendance. Once again, we paid for a complete design. This info should have been added to the plans or specs. I would expect the detail will be added in the forthcoming conformed copy of the plans and specs.

Signed Sign in sheet was posted on SAM.gov

C. These Competent Persons can have collateral duties as the subcontractor’s superintendent and/or work crew lead persons as well as fill more than one specialized CP role (i.e. Asbestos, Electrical, Cranes, & Derricks, Demolition, Fall Protection, Fire Safety/Life Safety, Ladder, Rigging, Scaffolds, and Trenches/Excavations).

D. The SSHO or an equally-qualified Designated Representative/alternate will maintain a presence on the site during construction operations in accordance with FAR Clause 52.236-6: Superintendence by the Contractor. CPs will maintain presence during their construction activities in accordance with above mentioned clause.

Please clarify if a superintendent can be a dual hat to cover the requirements of QA/QC?

No. Reference Spec 01 45 00 3.4 B. CQC System Manager: Identify as CQC System Manager an individual within the onsite work organization that is responsible for overall management of CQC and has the authority to act in all CQC matters for the Contractor. The CQC system Manager is required to be a graduate engineer, graduate architect, or a graduate of construction management, with a minimum of ten years construction experience on construction similar to the scope of this Contract. This CQC System manager is on the site at all times during construction and is employed by the General Contractor. The CQC System Manger is assigned as CQC System Manager but does not have duties as project superintendent in addition to quality control. Identify in the plan an alternate to serve in the event of the CDQC System Manager’s absence. The requirements for the alternate are the same as the CQC System Manager.

If no to the question above, will the QA/QC need to be full time for this project?

Yes. Reference Spec 01 45 00 3.4 C. CQC System Manager: Identify as CQC System Manager an individual within the onsite work organization that is responsible for overall management of CQC and has the authority to act in all CQC matters for the Contractor. The CQC system Manager is required to be a graduate engineer, graduate architect, or a graduate of construction management, with a minimum of ten years construction experience on construction similar to the scope of this Contract. This CQC System manager is on the site at all times during construction and is employed by the General Contractor. The CQC System Manger is assigned as CQC System Manager but does not have duties as project superintendent in addition to quality control. Identify in the plan an alternate to serve in the event of the CDQC System Manager’s absence. The requirements for the alternate are the same as the CQC System Manager.

Can a superintendent be a triple hat to cover the requirements of SSHO and QA/QC?

. Comment by Moffett, Michael T.: Once again, what does the spec say? That is the only acceptable answer.

No.

Reference Spec 01 45 00 3.4 CQC System Manager: Identify as CQC System Manager an individual within the onsite work organization that is responsible for overall management of CQC and has the authority to act in all CQC matters for the Contractor. The CQC system Manager is required to be a graduate engineer, graduate architect, or a graduate of construction management, with a minimum of ten years construction experience on construction similar to the scope of this Contract. This CQC System manager is on the site at all times during construction and is employed by the General Contractor. The CQC System Manger is assigned as CQC System Manager but does not have duties as project superintendent in addition to quality control. Identify in the plan an alternate to serve in the event of the CDQC System Manager’s

The WD at the time of award will set the minimum wages for the life of the project. The contractor is free to pay more. Comment by Moffett, Michael T.: I think a more clear answer should something like: The WD at the time of award will set the minimum wages for the life of the project. The contractor is free to pay more.

All equipment shall match the specifications provided in the bid documents. Attachment #5 was for internal use and is being removed from solicitation via amendment. Comment by Moffett, Michael T.: Do we provide salient characteristics for these brand name items? If so, then they are free to submit proposed equals so long as those times satisfy the salient characteristics.

If we don’t have salient characteristics, do we have J&A’s for those items?

This contract is a firm fixed price. Attachment #5 was for internal use and is being removed from solicitation via amendment. Comment by Moffett, Michael T.: This did not answer the question. If we did not include the “spec book” we would not have received this question.

Latest David Bacon Wages determination was posted on SAM.gov as an amendment on July 28

Please follow the latest files/docs uploaded on Sam.gov. If a document listed is not available for download that means we have removed the file. Comment by Moffett, Michael T.: We should be specific as to what the latest files/docs are that they are to use. We really didn’t answer the question. Furthermore, if we are no longer making document available, remove any reference to it. We are creating needless ambiguity and confusion that will only bite us in contract admin.

Attachment #5 was for internal use and is being removed from solicitation via amendment.

Please follow the latest files/docs uploaded on Sam.gov. If a document listed is not available for download that means we have removed the file. The addendum ATT4 is the latest upload. It contains clarification on conduit/sleeves. Comment by Moffett, Michael T.: We should be specific as to what the latest files/docs are that they are to use. We really didn’t answer the question.

The VA. Comment by Moffett, Michael T.: Are we doing this through the AE or a stand along contract? If a stand along contract, what have we done to get this person on board?

The VA cannot provide means and methods. Temporary plastic wall panels shall meet SPEC 01 35 26.

See SPEC 01 00 00 1.6 K Comment by Moffett, Michael T.: We should provide a direct answer in addition to referring to the spec.

1.6 K. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for Medical Center at all times. Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials, equipment, connections, and utilities to assure uninterrupted services. Where necessary to cut existing water, steam, gases, sewer or air pipes, or conduits, wires, cables, etc. of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by COR. Prior approval of utility outages. Any outage will require Station Facilities Management to coordinate with multiple other services, develop mitigation plans, and get approvals for the final concept. The Station needs at least 30 business-days-notice of a potential outage of any size. Formal submission must be made 15 days in advance, after coordination with the COR. Major outages (more than 4 hours) require 60 days-notice, to allow rescheduling patient appointments if required. Major outages must be shown on the initial construction schedule, or be added to the schedule as soon as the requirement is known.

TR rooms will not have any items stored in them. Comment by Moffett, Michael T.: How much advance notice does the contractor need to give the VA?

Mechanical rooms will be cleared upon request.

Contractor shall provide 30 day’s notice to the VA prior to working within a space.

See SPEC 01 35 26 1.14.K Comment by Moffett, Michael T.: We should provide a direct answer in addition to referring to the spec.

K. Existing Fire Protection: Do not impair automatic sprinklers, smoke and heat detection, and fire alarm systems, except for portions immediately under construction, and temporarily for connections. Provide fire watch for impairments more than 4 hours in a 24-hour period. Request interruptions in accordance with Article, OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS, and coordinate with COR and VA Safety Manager. All existing or temporary fire protection systems (fire alarms, sprinklers) located in construction areas shall be tested as coordinated with the medical center. Parameters for the testing and results of any tests performed shall be recorded by the medical center and copies provided to the Resident Engineer.

VA staff is servicing equipment.

See SPEC 01 35 26 1.18. Comment by Moffett, Michael T.: We should provide a direct answer in addition to referring to the spec.

B. All excavations and trenches 24 inches in depth or greater shall require a written trenching and excavation permit (NOTE – some States and other local jurisdictions require separate state/jurisdiction-issued excavation permits). The permit shall have two sections, one section will be completed prior to digging or drilling and the other will be completed prior to personnel entering the excavations greater than 5 feet in depth. Each section of the permit shall be provided to the Facility Safety Officer and/or other Government Designated Authority prior to proceeding with digging or drilling and prior to proceeding with entering the excavation. After completion of the work and prior to opening a new section of an excavation, the permit shall be closed out and provided to the Facility Safety Officer

See SPEC 01 00 00 1.19. Comment by Moffett, Michael T.: We should provide a direct answer in addition to referring to the spec.

F. Water (for Construction and Testing): Furnish temporary water service.

1. Obtain water by connecting to the Medical Center water distribution system. Provide reduced pressure backflow preventer at each connection as per code. Water is available at no cost to the Contractor.

Clean soils can be used as backfill.

Contractor should not assume rock removal is required based on design depth. If rock encountered, contractor notify the CO and COR of the unforeseen conditions.

See 41.

Please confirm if there is a separate staging area onsite for fill material to be stockpiled for re-use?

Fill material will stored along the trench. Comment by Moffett, Michael T.: Typically? What is going to be allowed on this project. It doesn’t matter what is “typically” done. The contractor needs to know where it can be stored so they know much time they need to estimate for moving the soil back and forth.

Please advise if the site contains any contaminated soil that needs to be removed.

No. If discovered, notify COR immediately of the differing site condition.

See SPEC 01 00 00 1.6. Comment by Moffett, Michael T.: We should provide a direct answer in addition to referring to the spec.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS (FAR 52.236-10)

A. The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall hold and save the Government, its officers and agents, free and harmless from liability of any nature occasioned by the Contractor's performance.

See SPEC 01 00 00 1.5.B. Comment by Moffett, Michael T.: We should provide a direct answer in addition to referring to the spec.

4. General Contractor’s employees shall not enter the project site without appropriate badge. They may also be subject to inspection of their personal effects when entering or leaving the project site.

5. Before starting work the General Contractor shall give one week’s notice to the Contracting Officer so that security arrangements can be provided for the employees. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

Advise what is the existing data cabling manufacturer, wire thickness details, etc?

Existing cables will vary in manufacturer, wire thickness details, etc.

To allow sufficient time to review responses and prepare our bid we kindly request that you please extend the bid date.

Bid due date was extended to August 14,2025

1. No.

2. N/A.

1. No.

2. N/A.

See SPEC 01 00 00 Comment by Moffett, Michael T.: We should provide a direct answer in addition to referring to the spec.

1.3.

Contractor Work Hours

1. Normal working hours for this contract will be from 7:00AM to 4:30PM (local time) Monday through Friday except for weekends and established Federal Holidays.

2. Performing on-site work outside normal working hours will require approval from the Contracting Officer and the COR. Requests shall be submitted via email at least 72 hours prior to the requested date and at no additional cost to the Government. Approvals are subject to the availability of on-site staff.

Keynote 108 - Contractor. Contractor shall provide all TAB and work shown on contract documents. Comment by Moffett, Michael T.: There should be a note in the drawings stating this or stated in the specs.

Mechanical- Are new in-line fans to be controlled and/or monitored by BAS?

No BAS control required; fans are to run 24/7/365. See added fan control diagram on mechanical drawing M501 provided via amendment #2. Comment by Moffett, Michael T.: There should be a note in the drawings stating this or stated in the specs.

Sheet CU100 Shows requirement for Fiber Optic Manholes- Please advise if there are details and sizes for these FO manholes.

Fiber Optic Manhole Detail to be sent along with this Addendum #2 drawings Titled 575-700.VA Civil Grand Junction EHRM Addendum 2 - Fiber Optic Manhole Detail - Sheet CU101 Comment by Moffett, Michael T.: What is the detail/sheet number?

See SPEC 01 00 00 1.6.

Contractor laydown area shall be the south half of the traffic circle west of the docks.

Each project shall be its own contract. Each project has its own timeline. Keep questions related to this project. Comment by Moffett, Michael T.: We really didn’t answer the question, particularly if they will start at the same time. They are probably wanting to know if there they will be working side-by-side another contractor.

VA estimated schedule is a comparison tool for this project. Contractor shall develop their own schedule and follow SPEC 01 32 16.15. Comment by Moffett, Michael T.: I don’t understand what this means. I think they are saying our POP isn’t long enough. It would be a good idea to reconsider the POP.

We should be telling the contractors the schedule is for information only and they are to develop their own schedule independent of the schedule in the solicitation. It should not be included in the contract when awarded.

Attachment #3 on Construction Schedule was for internal use and is being removed from solicitation via amendment.

. Comment by Moffett, Michael T.: This isn’t a means and methods issue. It is a scheduling issue which we muddied the waters by including our own schedule, which we should not have. We should tell the offerors the schedule for information only and they are to develop their own independent schedule after award and weather related delays will be addressed in accordance with the Default Clause. Comment by John Sanborn: Clarification added Contractor shall develop their own schedule after award and weather related delays will be addressed in accordance with the Default Clause

Attachment #3 on Construction Schedule was for internal use and is being removed from solicitation via amendment.

. Comment by Moffett, Michael T.: See my previous comment about the schedule. We should tell them it is for information only and the awardee will develop their own independent schedule. Comment by John Sanborn: Clarification added Contractor shall develop their own schedule after award

Attachment #3 on Construction Schedule was for internal use and is being removed from solicitation via amendment.

See question 25.

ET series drawings for CCTV camera. Bid spec documents do not specified what system are currently in place for this project, please answer the following questions:

a) What is the manufacturer of the current video management system?

b) What version/existing is the current video management system operating?

c) Are we expected to support version upgrades as part of this contract?

d) Are there sufficient existing licenses to support the new cameras?

e) Are the cameras to be 2MP pan/tilt/zoom or fixed dome?

f) Is there a current vendor/installer of this system that we can contact? Please Provide Contact

We have identified that most of the GJVA CCTV camera system is Honeywell but we also have Axis, and Milesight cameras in our CCTV system. The contractor will need to VIF which system they will be working with. Comment by Moffett, Michael T.: We should have identified what we have that they will be working with. That is what we paid the AE to do.

The cameras should be 8mp, fisheye and PTZ capable.

ET series drawings for card reader/pin pad. Bid spec documents do not specified what system are currently in place for this project, please answer the following questions:

a) What is the manufacturer of the current access control system.

b) What version/existing software is the access control system operating.

c) Are we expected to support the version? updates as part of the contract?

d) Are the sufficient licenses to support the new doors?

e) Is there any existing integration between the access control and CCTV systems?

f) Is there a current vendor/installer of this system that we can contact? Please Provide Contact

A. – F. ) Video cameras are a combination of systems thoughout the property.

B. No

For any other questions, contractors need to see spec sections 28 13 00 for Access Control and 28 23 00 for Video Surveillance. Comment by Moffett, Michael T.: We should be providing specific answers to each item in addition to referring to the spec.

Is there an allowance of 1 1/4” data rough-in that should be carried within the Div.26 pricing? Some previous requirements on other projects requested 5-10% additional 1 1/4” data rough-in to cover what may have missed during design.

5% at no extra cost to the government Comment by Moffett, Michael T.: There should be no contingencies. We will end up paying this 5% plus the cost of change when we mod the contact as if there wasn’t a 5% contingency. We paid the AE to provide a complete buildable design. This should have been included in the design.

Alarm Specialist.

COR Tia Clemmer

Nurse call is being handled via a separate project and a new system is currently being installed. That project is not completed at the moment. Comment by Moffett, Michael T.: Do we know the manufacture of the call system? Do we have an idea of who the maintenance vendor will be? Has the construction contract been awarded? If so, we can easily find out who the installer will be.

No, if it was required then that would be on the drawings and specs.

See SPEC 27 05 11 3.1. Comment by Moffett, Michael T.: Should provide direct answer in addition to referring to spec.

B.

Investigate existing conditions in vicinity of required opening prior to coring, including an x-ray of floor if determined necessary by competent person or COR.

See question 55.

Yes . Comment by Moffett, Michael T.: If? How can the contractor price “if”? If we don’t tell them definitively yes, and during construction, they end up needing to do it, it will be a change. Why not just says yes now? I doubt the cost will be much and it will not impact the project like it could during construction.

Contractor to coordinate with VA on stockpile locations as project progresses.

See question 55.

See Erosion Control plan for inlet protection and construction limits. Contractor to provide erosion control measures during trenching activities.

No

WAO-There are no prints that indicate new locations. Is this a 1 for 1 replacement for existing cables?

No. This is not a 1 to 1 replacement Comment by Moffett, Michael T.: So we have info scattered around in places that do not pertain to the item. Electrical work should be in electrical plans, telecom should be in the telecom plans, demo should be demo.

Contractor’s don’t know what design alert 16 is. That info should be incorporated into the plans and specs. How much as the outlets been reduced and what are “new work sheets” for new cable counts?

Refer to telecom demolition sheets for existing cable counts and telecom new work sheets for new cable counts.

Existing WAO and quantities are shown on the Telecom demo plans, New WAO and quantities are shown on the New Telecom Plans.

See addendum 1 drawings. The contractor shall confirm quantities. Comment by Moffett, Michael T.: So the AE didn’t do a full room survey? If they had, the outlet location and quantities of cable per location would be known.

See addendum 1 drawings.

See addendum 1 drawings.

See addendum 1 drawings.

Are we to provide one patch cable for each station and closet end?

Provide patch cables to match quantity of data drops at each WAO.

Is there a count and length for Fiber Patch cords?

No Comment by Moffett, Michael T.: 75-80: These issues was a problem for another EHRM project I had. We really should have a matrix that has the counts for each room. If we don’t have counts, it will probably bite us after award. Comment by John Sanborn: Quantities added

Are we to provide patch cables for each pair of strand at each end?

Yes

Is there any copper backbone (25-pair or larger) needed?

No

Is there required a full survey of every room/above ceiling for the for TN series note#2 (cable tray capacity)?

No. If there is no existing cable tray then J-Hooks will be provided.

Generally tray is above corridors. Not every ceiling would need to be reviewed for cable tray capacity.

Is there an allowance for unforeseen cable tray that the A&E would like the EC to carry?

Not at this time. Comment by Moffett, Michael T.: Do we say anything about how many trays are to replaced or added? We should have an idea of what we will need just by observation. If we don’t know, then the AE has dropped the ball. This will probably come back to bite us.

Contractor shall include J-Hooks in all locations. Once in the field, existing cable tray can be utilized where existing conditions allow.

If innerduct is required, the specifications identify that it should be installed in cable trays or support systems, has this been accounted for in sizing of cable raceways as the innerduct will consume quite a bit of space.

Innerduct is only permissible to be installed using metallic straps, hangers and fittings to support raceway from building structure per specification section 270533-2.1(H)(3).

Please confirm that the A/B backbone fiber to be installed in cable tray and not in a dedicated conduit raceway.

27 05 35

2.2 FIBER OPTIC CABLE RACEWAY.

A. Design. Raceway system shall be a modular system of channels, fittings, and brackets, able to be assembled with couplers. Fittings for cable spillout shall maintain a minimum 2” bend radius.

B. Materials. Raceway shall be constructed of rigid PVC and ABS plastics.

A/B backbone fiber to be installed in dedicated conduit. Comment by Moffett, Michael T.: We should be referring to the drawing or spec that states this.

Existing conduit sizes are not shown in the documents for existing data outlets, please clarify what conduit size and fill should be assumed by the contractor for existing data outlets. If the conduit size is not sufficient to an existing outlet will the VA require a new conduit?

Contractor should assume new cabling will fit within existing data drop rough-ins. Thin cat 6A cabling may be required. Conduit size likely varies across campus. Comment by Moffett, Michael T.: This is another one that probably will come back to bite us. We should be able to give specific answers to this. If not, then the AE dropped the ball. I thought we were using CAT 6E, not A. If they can use either, how will they know how much A they need if we don’t give them the info they requested?

Please confirm the rough in required to the corridors from rooms with data outlets, is this conduit extending from the rooms into the corridors or just vertical conduit running up from the outlet? If running conduit into the fire rated sleeve, please provide a detail showing this connection.

Refer to detail 5 of sheet TN601. Conduit will not be run through fire rated sleeve.

Are we to assume that areas with existing data devices will not require new fire rated wall sleeves? If new sleeves are required, please provide a count so that bidders will be aligned in scope of work.

The intent of the design is that main corridors will be used for routing. Sleeve locations are shown on the enlarged TR plans. There will be additional sleeves from rooms to corridors that is left as means and methods for the contractor.

The construction team is required to select the cable routes. This doesn't allow the design team to quantify the sleeves. Comment by Moffett, Michael T.: This was a problem on another EHRM project. We should know if a new sleeve is needed and how many.

Furthermore, this is being procured using Sealed Bid procedures. There is no reviewing of individual price elements. The award will be made on price and price related factors only. There are no trade offs or best value. It will be the bottom-line price. The AE should have, as part of their due diligence, determined viability of potential pathways and routes. If obstacles are discovered, they should be called out in the plans. We are not paying the contractor to design this project. That is what we paid the AE to do.

Sleeves are required and shall be included per the notes identified. Recommend each bidder identify the quantity of sleeves they have included with their bid so that bids can be reviewed accordingly.

Please confirm the new conduit will be in the wall and not surface mounted. In wall will have a significant cost impact with patching/painting.

New conduit will be in wall.

Existing box sizes are not shown in the documents for data outlets. Please clarify how to proceed with figuring if existing boxes will be re-used or if new boxes will need to be provided.

Locations with existing data devices will not require new boxes.

See SPEC 07 84 00 1.5.B. Comment by Moffett, Michael T.: Need to give direct answer in addition to referencing the spec.

B. Installer Qualifications: A firm that has been approved by FM Global according to FM Global 4991 or been evaluated by UL and found to comply with UL’s “Qualified Firestop Contractor Program Requirements.” Submit qualification data.

See SPEC 07 84 00 1.5.C. Comment by Moffett, Michael T.: See previous comment.

C. Inspector Qualifications: Contractor to engage a qualified inspector to perform inspections and final reports. The inspector to meet the criteria contained in ASTM E699 for agencies involved in quality assurance and to have a minimum of two years’ experience in construction field inspections of firestopping systems, products, and assemblies. The inspector to be completely independent of, and divested from, the Contractor, the installer, the manufacturer, and the supplier of material or item being inspected. Submit inspector qualifications.

B. Installer Qualifications: A firm that has been approved by FM Global according to FM Global 4991 or been evaluated by UL and found to comply with UL’s “Qualified Firestop Contractor Program Requirements.” Submit qualification data. . Comment by Moffett, Michael T.: Need to provide a direct and specific answer. We don’t even reference any particular spec.

Are we to assume that areas with existing data devices will not require new boxes? If new boxes are required, please provide a count.

Areas with existing data devices will not require new boxes.

TN000 Telecommunication General Notes “K” - Implies that all WAO are NEW. Please advise

No. Would only apply to locations that do not have an existing rough in. Drawings would specifically indicate those locations.

Note should read:

K. FOR ALL NEW DATA OUTLETS

Data devices are existing…